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Carry out heat treatment

Carry out heat treatment

Unit of competency
National Code
MEM06003
State Code
OAW59
TGA Status
Current
DTWD Status
Approved
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
26/06/2019
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
Field of Education
030799 - Mechanical And Industrial Engineering And Technology, N.e.c.
Original Release Date
Nominal Hours
54
Description
This unit of competency defines the skills and knowledge required to carry out heat treatment using a variety of equipment for cast metal products, machine tooling, and forged and machined components.Where simple heat treatment applications like annealing and/or heat/quench processes undertaken as incidental to trade work (e.g. toolmaking) is required unit MEM06007 Perform basic incidental heat/quenching, tempering and annealing should be selected.Where the interpretation of technical drawings is required unit MEM09002 Interpret technical drawing should also be selected.Where the selection and use of engineering measurement is required unit MEM12023 Perform engineering measurements should also be selected.Where the selection and use of tools is required unit MEM18001 Use hand tools and unit MEM18002 Use power tools/hand held operations, should also be selected as appropriate.No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.Band: AUnit Weight: 6
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1 Determine job requirements
  • 1.1 Follow standard operating procedures (SOPs)
  • 1.2 Comply with work health and safety (WHS) requirements at all times
  • 1.3 Use appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) in accordance with SOPs
  • 1.4 Identify job requirements from specifications, sketches, job sheets or verbal instructions from metallurgist or supervisor
2 Select and set up heat treatment equipment
  • 2.1 Select appropriate equipment for the required heat treatment
  • 2.2 Set up equipment according to SOPs and manufacturers' instructions
3 Work safely with hot metals
  • 3.1 Demonstrate emergency procedures according to approved safety instructions and identity and follow safety signs
  • 3.2 Use equipment according to specifications and SOPs
4 Heat treat material
  • 4.1 Treat material to achieve required result, which may include preparation processes
  • 4.2 Piece or batch load and unload material using equipment according to SOPs
  • 4.3 Maintain correct temperature according to SOPs
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
W5348 MEM06003C Carry out heat treatment Unit of competency